In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FIREARM
firearm, piece, small-arm
(noun) a portable gun; “he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
firearm (plural firearms)
A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.
Antonyms
• cold weapon, white arm
Hypernyms
• ranged weapon
Hyponyms
• See firearm.
Anagrams
• framire
Source: Wiktionary
Fire"arm`, n.
Definition: A gun, pistol, or any weapon from a shot is discharged by the force of an explosive substance, as gunpowder.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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